Areas of Expertise

Creative Direction
Product Design
Illustration
Branding
Design Mentorship

I'm a California-based product designer and illustrator with 14 years of experience across advertising, app development, and visual storytelling. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients — from building journaling apps for kids to creating brain scan analysis tools for neurosurgeons — always driven by a passion for exploring new industries and crafting meaningful design solutions.

Curious, proactive, and highly collaborative, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and strategy go hand in hand. I’m committed to fostering positive team cultures, streamlining workflows, and enhancing both internal and client communication. At every stage, I focus on growing my skills, supporting my colleagues, and delivering impactful work that elevates both the product and the people behind it.

Email
bekahshanson@gmail.com

Phone
(559) 974-8311

Resumé

Education

Degree: Bachelors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design / Illustration

Institution: California State University, Fresno

Years: 2008-2012

Honors: Smittcamp Family Honors College Scholar, Summa Cum Laude

Abilities

  • Product Design

  • Prototyping

  • Motion Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Editing / Copywriting

  • Company Leadership

  • Project Management

  • Creative Problem Solving

  • Organization & Efficiency

Tools

  • Figma

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Notion

  • Jira

  • Procreate


Employment

Current

Employer: Rapptr Labs

Years: December 2024 - Present

Position: Director of Design

Tasks: Lead creative and design strategies for the agency, oversee project execution, and align design goals with business objectives to drive innovation.

1 year

Employer: Rapptr Labs

Years: December 2023 - December 2024

Position: Lead Product Designer

Tasks: Design team leadership, creative direction for all agency products, UI/UX design, client demos, participate in strategic planning for company

1 year, 8 months

Employer: Rapptr Labs

Years: June 2022 - December 2023

Position: Senior Product Designer

Tasks: Primary designer on multiple products, design critiques, casting team vision, client-facing presentations, engineering collaboration, design system creation

9 years, 1 month

Employer: MJR Creative Group

Years: May 2013 - May 2022

Position: Designer

Tasks: Print and web design, photography, illustration, copywriting, process organization

8 months

Employer: Bertz-Rosa Strategy & Creative

Years: September 2012 - April 2013

Position: Creative Collaborator

Tasks: Print and web design, photography, illustration

1 year, 5 months

Employer: Hundred10 Design

Years: February 2011 - June 2012

Position: Design Intern

Tasks: Assisting and being trained in print design, web design and development,and production work